Enrollment
530
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Sedalia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sedalia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469702732
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sedalia Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #46 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sedalia Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sedalia Elementary ranks #46 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Groveport Madison Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469702732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sedalia Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sedalia Elementary
Sedalia Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 530 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 54.5% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 530 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #223, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1606 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Sedalia Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 21.9:1).
Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students) and Dunloe Elementary School (510 students) alongside Sedalia Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sedalia Elementary compares
Sedalia Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 72% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Ohio - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 53.0%
White 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Sedalia Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groveport Madison Local, which includes Sedalia Elementary.
$14,273
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 36.6%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sedalia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveport Madison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunloe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendening Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Groveport Madison Middle School Central | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sedalia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~530 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sedalia Elementary
How many students attend Sedalia Elementary?
Sedalia Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sedalia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sedalia Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sedalia Elementary?
54.5% of students at Sedalia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sedalia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sedalia Elementary is African American at 53.0% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sedalia Elementary?
Sedalia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sedalia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Sedalia Elementary ranks #46 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Sedalia Elementary a good school?
Sedalia Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Groveport Madison Local?
Besides Sedalia Elementary, Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students), Dunloe Elementary School (510 students), and Glendening Elementary School (504 students). See the Groveport Madison Local district page for the complete list.
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